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5 Ways to Use Play in the Dance Studio
Why should you use play as a teaching method in the dance studio? Incorporating play as a…
21 Ways to Manage Distracting Behaviors in Dance Classes
What are distracting behaviors in the dance studio? Distracting behaviors can happen in any…
How to help dancers perform better together
Why teamwork matters in dance A while back, I had the opportunity to be a guest on Making the Impact Podcast during the season six episode “From Solo to Squad: Respect and Teamwork in Dance.” I had a great time chatting with Courtney Ortiz, Lesley…
8 Invaluable Life Skills Learned Through Dance
Dance training is life training As dancers, we know that what we’ve learned in the studio goes far beyond the steps and choreography. We know from our own experience that dance can be transformative; that it helps us grow not only as movers and artists,…
5 Creative Practices to Help You Become a Better Choreographer
To become a better choreographer, we have to prioritize creative practice in our lives. Fortunately, this does need to be time intensive or take too much focus away from all of the other necessary aspects of our careers. This blog post features 5 creative practices that choreographers can easily implement to help them ignite their creativity and become a better choreographer.
3 New Year’s Resolutions for Dance Teachers
It’s resolution time, dance teachers! Whether you love the practice of making New Year’s resolutions or hate it, the changing of the calendar can be a great time for us to reflect on our teaching practices and set some goals for the next twelve months and…
Winter Break Self-Care Strategies for Dance Teachers
Why Winter Break is the perfect time for self-care One of my favorite parts of working in the dance industry? Winter break! OK, I know that I sound like a kid who says their favorite school subject is recess, but it’s true! Having a week or two in the…
Wonderfully Whimsical Winter Dance Games
Capturing the magic with winter-themed games for dance class Is there anything more magical than the winter season? Holidays … school breaks … the first snowfall … it’s pretty much a kid’s dream! Of course, we adults may see a…
CaZO Dance: Making Dance Now
“Making Dance Now” is an occasional blog series profiling choreographers and small dance companies to explore the challenges and rewards of creating, producing, and presenting choreography in today’s culture and economy. It’s my hope that this…
Dance Can Be The Answer
As I write this, it is Wednesday, November 9, 2018. The United States wrapped up a contentious and at times even ugly mid-term election cycle yesterday. The impact that these elections will have is yet to be seen, but it is clear today that the nation remains deeply…
Dancers’ Wisdom: Your Self-Worth Is Not Determined by How Much Stuff You Do
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about productivity. The dance world is fueled by over-productive people whose genuine passion for their work leads them to accomplish a Herculean list of feats on a daily basis. I’m used to this dance-related pressure to do…
Frighteningly Fun Halloween Dance Games
Why I love Halloween games for dance class Full disclosure: Even though fall is my favorite season, I’m not the biggest fan of Halloween – I hate horror movies and all things that go bump in the night! But I do all know that my dance students eat it…
Why Your Dance Students Are Acting Out – And What You Can Do About It!
There are many reasons why dance students misbehave in class, some of which are out of the instructor’s control. That being said, there are a few real, concrete steps that a teacher can take to help prevent disruptive behavior in class and curb it when it does occur. This blog post features six reasons why your dance students are acting out … and what you can do about it!
5 Creative and Performance Skills To Teach Your Dance Students
What are the most important skills to teach your dance students? This blog series was inspired by a question posed in a dance teachers’ group on Facebook a few years ago: What are the 5 dance skills that you think are most important for your students to learn?…
My Favorite Get-to-Know-You Games for Dance Classes
Why is it important to get to know your dance students? Over nearly two decades of teaching dance, I’ve realized that one of the most important things you can do at the beginning of a new class session is get to know your students. Getting to know your dance…
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